# Plain Language Summary: Disinformation Governance Board Funding Bill

This bill stops the federal government from spending any money on the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board. In simple terms, it defunds a specific government office that was created to study and address false information spreading online and through other channels.

The Disinformation Governance Board was established to help identify and counter misleading information that could affect national security, elections, or public health. However, the board became controversial, with critics arguing it could infringe on free speech rights and that the government shouldn't be in the business of deciding what information is true or false. Supporters of the board believed it served an important purpose in combating harmful misinformation. This bill takes the side of those who oppose it by cutting off all its funding, which would effectively shut it down.

If this bill passes, the Disinformation Governance Board would no longer be able to operate or employ staff. This means the government would stop its efforts through this particular office to track and counter false information campaigns. However, other parts of the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies would continue their existing work related to election security, cybersecurity, and public safety. The practical impact depends on your perspective: if you're concerned about government overreach into speech issues, you'd likely see this as a positive step, while if you believe the government should actively combat dangerous misinformation, you might view it as removing a useful tool.

A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Cotton, Tom

 <p>This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to establish or support the activities of a Disinformation Governance Board at the Department of Homeland Security.</p>